Anakin Skywalker (Short Legs, Flesh Head)
sw0327 · Star Wars
The Phantom Menace · 2011. This figure debuted in the Podrace Bucket (7962) during a period where LEGO was transitioning Episode I sets to modern flesh-toned skin colors from the original yellow.
Figure ID
sw0327
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2011. This figure debuted in the Podrace Bucket (7962) during a period where LEGO was transitioning Episode I sets to modern flesh-toned skin colors from the original yellow.
Rarity
Uncommon. While not restricted to a convention, it appeared in only two specific sets between 2011 and 2012, making it the definitive early 'fleshie' version of young Anakin.
Head
Light flesh tone with freckles, a small smile, and black eyes with white pupils. It features a reddish-brown aviator-style cap/helmet with goggles printed on the top.
Torso
Tan torso with light flesh hands. The printing depicts a beige podracing tunic with a brown belt and a grey-and-white checkered undershirt visible at the collar.
Legs
Tan short legs (non-articulated), matching the torso color to represent his childhood height in Episode I.
Accessories
As pictured, the figure is missing its primary accessory: translucent blue goggles that typically fit over the eyes or the helmet. In its original sets, it also came with a chrome-silver wrench or podracing tools.
Color Scheme
Primary tan and beige palette with light flesh accents and a reddish-brown headpiece, reflecting the desert aesthetic of Tatooine.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the front of the torso and head. No leg or arm printing is present, which is standard for figures of this era.
Variants
This is the updated 'flesh' version. The most notable variant is the 1999 original (sw0014) which used the classic yellow skin tone and a simpler torso print.
Condition Notes
The torso and legs are susceptible to 'stress marks' at the hip joints. The tan plastic can show dirt easily. The brown helmet can sometimes develop hairline cracks if removed too frequently.
Estimated Value
Used: $5 - $8 USD | New: $12 - $15 USD. The value is relatively stable as many was produced, but demand remains high for completionists of the Phantom Menace line.
Price (New)
Originally available in set 7962 ($89.99) and 9499 ($69.99). The figure itself was roughly valued at $4 of the MSRP at the time.
Compatible Sets
7962 Anakin's and Sebulba's Podracers (2011), 9499 Gungan Sub (2012).
Character Background
Anakin Skywalker as a young slave on Tatooine. This version captures him during the Boonta Eve Classic podrace where he won his freedom and caught the attention of Qui-Gon Jinn.
Design Notes
Features the modernized 2011 face print with pupils, which added significantly more expression than the previous dot-eyed versions. The hair/helmet mold is a classic part used for many pilot figures.
Similar Minifigures
sw0014 (Classic Yellow Anakin), sw0183 (Clone Wars Anakin), sw1020 (20th Anniversary Anakin).
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a staple character for any Star Wars collection, though more detailed 'Parka' or 'Padawan' versions of young Anakin often fetch higher prices.
History
Represents the middle-era of LEGO Star Wars design where detail increased but before the introduction of complex leg printing became standard across the line.
Interesting Facts
The torso print includes a very small 'checkered' pattern at the neck which is an Easter egg reference to the racing flags and padded suits worn by podracers.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside or next to a 1:40 scale Naboo Starfighter or Tatooine podracer MOC. Pairs perfectly with the 2011 Watto or Sebulba figures.
Modification Potential
The head and hair are frequently used by MOC builders to create custom civilian children for City or Castle layouts due to the generic but friendly freckled face.
Overall Assessment
A solid, essential figure for Star Wars fans. While it lacks the complexity of modern 2020s printing, its accuracy to the source material and 'nostalgia factor' for the 2011 era make it a 7/10 for collectors.